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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 911.65, 1,367.47 and 424.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 911.65, 1,367.47 and 424.13 is: 636.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    911.65 : 1,367.47 = 424.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    911.65/1,367.47 = 424.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    911.65x = 1,367.47 × 424.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    911.65x = 579,976.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 579,976.09/911.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 636.19

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